Man Charged After Deadly Fire In Lombard

Todd Mandoline, 23, is charged with one count of first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated arson, one count of arson and one count of criminal damage to property for allegedly setting a deadly fire in Lombard on July 22, 2012. (Credit: DuPage County Jail)

Todd Mandoline, 23, was charged in the murder of Paula Morgan of Lombard. In addition to the first-degree murder charge, Mandoline also faces two counts of aggravated arson, one count of arson and one count of misdemeanor criminal damage to property.

Mandoline is scheduled to appear in bond court tomorrow morning at 8 a.m.

Monday would have been victim Paula Morgan’s 25th birthday.

Authorities say they found a car on fire and flames spreading to the house early Sunday.

The victim was found, with her boyfriend, trapped in the upstairs bedroom. He survived.

A young child made it out of the house and alerted neighbors, Lombard Deputy Police Chief Pat Rollins said.

Police say neighbors spotted flames at the house on South Ahrens in Lombard shortly after a small backyard party.